Research & Field Notes

Research & Field Notes.

Briefs, essays and field observations on alternative data, governance and risk across global markets.

Published notes

Published
  • Introductory perspective6 min read

    Why local intelligence matters more as markets connect

    Information about markets is easier to find than ever. Understanding them is not. This perspective sets out why we start from Japan and Korea, what we mean by intelligence, and how research, advice and innovation work fit together.

    • Japan
    • Korea
    • Governance & Risk
Planned coverage · not yet published
  • What alternative data from Japan can show that company filings cannot
    • Japan
    • Alternative data
  • Collecting alternative data lawfully under Japan's personal information rules
    • Japan
    • Alternative data
    • Governance & Risk
  • Korean-language sources that international investors overlook
    • Korea
    • Alternative data
  • What boards in Japan should ask about AI and cyber risk
    • Japan
    • AI
    • Governance & Risk
  • Third-party screening in cross-border compliance: building a process that holds up
    • Governance & Risk
Editorial standards
  • Every note names its author and shows publication and update dates.
  • Sources are linked. Methodology and limitations are stated where relevant.
  • Confidential client work is never published. Independent research and any sponsored content are labelled separately.
  • Errors are corrected openly. Write to pascal@fractalesventures.com with the subject “Correction”.

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